Local Government
Public entities, elected officials, and political subdivisions face undeniable scrutiny and need lawyers who not only understand the law, but also understand the complex and often delicate relationships formed between public officials amongst each other in addition to the general public.
Our attorneys are well known for our representation of public entities and the elected officials that represent those entities. Our attorneys have unparalleled knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws that affect the responsibilities and liabilities of the public entities that we represent.
We have successfully defended a wide variety claims in both federal and state court including:
- Tax
- Foreclosure
- Wage payment and FLSA Claims
- EEOC Claims
- Infrastructure claims
- Land use and zoning disputes
- Personal injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of privacy
- Public Records Act
- 1983 Civil Rights Act claims
- Constitutional Violations
- Disability discrimination
- Title VII violations
- Wrongful death under state and federal law
- Negligent supervision
- Negligent training
- Monell violations
In addition to being successful litigators, our attorneys also provide a variety of other services to governmental officials and public entities, including:
- Legal opinions
- Ethics opinions
- General counsel advice
- Pre-litigation investigation, consultation and recommendations
- Training and risk management
- Policy development and implementation
- Procurement
Related
- Business
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Risk Management
- Civil Rights §1983 Litigation
- ADA Litigation
- Jail Suicide Litigation
- Gross Negligence
- Governmental Immunity
- Automobile Accidents
From the Blog:
Erlingson Banks Participates in BRBA’s Holiday Star Project
Erlingson Banks always enjoys supporting the Baton Rouge Bar Association's Holiday Star Project! We are honored to be a small part of such a wonderful project aimed at giving joy to those most in need this holiday season.
Crime Stoppers Hosts Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Luncheon
Erlingson Banks was proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Capital Region Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Luncheon hosted last week. Congratulations to Major Willie Stewart with the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office for receiving the Award of Excellence. :...
Mary Erlingson and Brooke Simon Attend Unmasking Domestic Violence Fundraiser
Erlingson Banks attorneys Mary Erlingson and Brooke Simon had a great time at the Unmasking Domestic Violence fundraiser, benefiting Iris Domestic Violence Center. Iris offers services to men, women, and children who have been affected by domestic abuse and family...